Umidigi is one of the consistent Chinese OEMs, the smartphone maker have been on the rampage of releasing smartphone lately. The Umidigi S2 Lite is the recent addition to the list and comes as a lesser alternative of the Umidigi S2. Although, the smartphone has a downgraded spec sheet it still more less have the same fundamental design. Dive in to have a good look at what the Umidigi S2 Lite smartphone has to offer.
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Umidigi S2 Lite Key Specs & Features
- 5.99-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1440 X 720 (268 ppi)
- Android 8.0 (Oreo)
- Octa-core MediaTek MT6750T CPU with 4GB RAM
- 32GB built-in storage, up to 256GB with a memory card
- Dual 16MP + 0.3MP rear camera and 5MP front camera
- 4G LTE
- Fingerprint sensor (rear)
- 5, 100 mAh non removable Li-Po battery
Design and Display
Looking at the Umidigi S2 Lite, the smartphone catches the eye owing to its flashy colour rather than its build. However, it has a striking similarity to its predecessors which is the Umidigi S2 and the Umidigi S2 Pro.
It has a nice metallic unibody alongside a smooth finish with rounded edges. Following the recent 18:9 aspect ratio trend, it has trimmed down bezels which is not only attractive but also gives it a premium look.
On a good side, the Umidigi S2 Lite has a fairly large screen which is nice for those who want a more vivid display, On the downside, it only has an HD+ panel, which is low resolution in a way. The Umidigi S2 Lite sports approximately 6.0-inch display with 1440 X 720 pixels and a pixel density of 268 ppi.
Battery and Camera
One of the obvious selling point of this smartphone is its large battery. This gives you more on-screen time and is suitable for traveling or places with unreliable power supply. The Umidigi S2 Lite carries a massive 5, 100mAh non removable battery. It also charges with MediaTek Pump Express through it’s USB Type-C port.
The Umidigi S2 Lite continues the recent bezel-less trend especially among Chinese smartphones. It features a dual 13MP and 0.3MP rear camera aligned vertically followed by the flash at the bottom. Up front, you have a single 5MP camera for selfie alongside some added features.
Hardware and Software
Also, the Umidigi S2 Lite comes with a befitting mid-range hardware which is not bad for a large battery smartphone. The constituents include an Octa-core MediaTek MT6750T processor and a corresponding Mali-T860 GPU for gaming and general graphics munching.
In segue, you also have a 4GB RAM, a decent addition for a smartphone of its calibre and 32GB of internal storage. You could also expand this with a memory card up to 256GB while offering the latest Android 8.0 Oreo from the box.
Umidigi S2 Lite Price and Availability
The Umidigi S2 Lite is available for sale in various online stores and smartphone retail outlets. UmiDigi S2 Lite sells for about 55, 000 Naira to 64, 000 Naira depending on your location and the deal.
Umidigi S2 Lite Specs
Here are a few specs of the Umidigi S2 Lite:
General Features
- Platform: Android 8.0 Oreo
- Processor: Octa-core Mediatek MT6750T
- GPU: ARM Mali-T860
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Colours: Red, Black
- Dimension: 158 x 74.8 x 8.8 mm
- Weight: 185g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 5.99-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1440 X 720 (283 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Camera
- Rear Camera: Dual 16MP + 0.3MP, 1080p Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 5MP camera, 720p Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: Yes
- Memory Card Support:Yes, up to 256GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE: FDD: B1 2100MHz / B20 800MHz / B3 1800MHz / B7 2600MHz / B8 900MHz
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE:Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, 5.76/21Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE Cat-6 300/50Mbps
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, v4.0 with A2DP, LE
- NFC: –
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: USB Type-C 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/Flac player
- Video Player: MP4/H.265 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GPS, GLONASS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (rear)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: –
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 5, 100mAh non removable Li-Po battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes